Chicago to Notre Dame Bus Trip & Tailgate
2025 Transportation Packages
The Complete Game Day Experience from Chicago to Notre Dame. We serve Fighting Irish and visiting fans alike, delivering the very best Gameday experiences for those traveling from Chicago. Irish Express is the most convenient and luxurious round-trip option on game days.
All Irish Express tickets include:
- A chauffeured coach that departs from the Guinness Open Gate Brewery Chicago’s West Loop
- A comfortable ride in executive motor coaches equipped with restrooms and WIFI
- On-board bartender, serving a selection of cocktails, beer, wine, and seltzers (alcohol included in Platinum and Plus packages)
- Return trip leaves one hour after game ends and includes bar service & snack enroute
9/13/25
9/20/25
10/04/25
10/11/25
10/18/25
11/08/25
11/22/25
9/13/25
7:30PM KICKOFF
IRISH EXPRESS PLATINUM
BRUNCH + BUS + DRINKS + TAILGATE
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Ticket Includes:
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Roundtrip Transportation from Chicago to Notre Dame
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Pickup/Drop-Off in Downtown Chicago
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Brunch with a Pint of beer or Beermosa
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Luxury Motorcoach with Bathroom
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Full Bar Service with Bartender Both Ways- Beer, Seltzers, Whiskey, Vodka, Rum. Gin. Soft Drinks
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3+ Hour Tailgate Party in South Bend with Music. TV's, Games, and More
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Snack Provided for Trip Back
IRISH EXPRESS PLUS
BRUNCH + BUS + DRINKS
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Ticket Includes:
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Roundtrip Transportation from Chicago to Notre Dame
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Pickup/Drop-Off in Downtown Chicago
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Brunch with a Pint of beer or Beermosa
-
Luxury Motorcoach with Bathroom
-
Full Bar Service with Bartender Both Ways- Beer, Seltzers, Whiskey, Vodka, Rum. Gin. Soft Drinks
-
Snack Provided for Trip Back
IRISH EXPRESS
BUS ONLY
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Ticket Includes:
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Roundtrip Transportation from Chicago to Notre Dame
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Pickup/Drop-Off in Downtown Chicago
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Luxury Motorcoach with Bathroom
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Snack Provided for Trip Back
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No Outside Beverages allowed on the bus
Purchase Tailgate Only Tickets Here
9/20/25
3:30PM KICKOFF
IRISH EXPRESS PLATINUM
BRUNCH + BUS + DRINKS + TAILGATE
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Ticket Includes:
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Roundtrip Transportation from Chicago to Notre Dame
-
Pickup/Drop-Off in Downtown Chicago
-
Brunch with a Pint of beer or Beermosa
-
Luxury Motorcoach with Bathroom
-
Full Bar Service with Bartender Both Ways- Beer, Seltzers, Whiskey, Vodka, Rum. Gin. Soft Drinks
-
3+ Hour Tailgate Party in South Bend with Music. TV's, Games, and More
-
Snack Provided for Trip Back
IRISH EXPRESS PLUS
BRUNCH + BUS + DRINKS
-
Ticket Includes:
-
Roundtrip Transportation from Chicago to Notre Dame
-
Pickup/Drop-Off in Downtown Chicago
-
Brunch with a Pint of beer or Beermosa
-
Luxury Motorcoach with Bathroom
-
Full Bar Service with Bartender Both Ways- Beer, Seltzers, Whiskey, Vodka, Rum. Gin. Soft Drinks
-
Snack Provided for Trip Back
IRISH EXPRESS
BUS ONLY
-
Ticket Includes:
-
Roundtrip Transportation from Chicago to Notre Dame
-
Pickup/Drop-Off in Downtown Chicago
-
Luxury Motorcoach with Bathroom
-
Snack Provided for Trip Back
-
No Outside Beverages allowed on the bus
Purchase Tailgate Only Tickets Here
10/04/25
3:30PM KICKOFF
IRISH EXPRESS PLATINUM
BRUNCH + BUS + DRINKS + TAILGATE
-
Ticket Includes:
-
Roundtrip Transportation from Chicago to Notre Dame
-
Pickup/Drop-Off in Downtown Chicago
-
Brunch with a Pint of beer or Beermosa
-
Luxury Motorcoach with Bathroom
-
Full Bar Service with Bartender Both Ways- Beer, Seltzers, Whiskey, Vodka, Rum. Gin. Soft Drinks
-
3+ Hour Tailgate Party in South Bend with Music. TV's, Games, and More
-
Snack Provided for Trip Back
IRISH EXPRESS PLUS
BRUNCH + BUS + DRINKS
-
Ticket Includes:
-
Roundtrip Transportation from Chicago to Notre Dame
-
Pickup/Drop-Off in Downtown Chicago
-
Brunch with a Pint of beer or Beermosa
-
Luxury Motorcoach with Bathroom
-
Full Bar Service with Bartender Both Ways- Beer, Seltzers, Whiskey, Vodka, Rum. Gin. Soft Drinks
-
Snack Provided for Trip Back
IRISH EXPRESS
BUS ONLY
-
Ticket Includes:
-
Roundtrip Transportation from Chicago to Notre Dame
-
Pickup/Drop-Off in Downtown Chicago
-
Luxury Motorcoach with Bathroom
-
Snack Provided for Trip Back
-
No Outside Beverages allowed on the bus
Purchase Tailgate Only Tickets Here
10/11/25
3:30PM KICKOFF
IRISH EXPRESS PLATINUM
BRUNCH + BUS + DRINKS + TAILGATE
-
Ticket Includes:
-
Roundtrip Transportation from Chicago to Notre Dame
-
Pickup/Drop-Off in Downtown Chicago
-
Brunch with a Pint of beer or Beermosa
-
Luxury Motorcoach with Bathroom
-
Full Bar Service with Bartender Both Ways- Beer, Seltzers, Whiskey, Vodka, Rum. Gin. Soft Drinks
-
3+ Hour Tailgate Party in South Bend with Music. TV's, Games, and More
-
Snack Provided for Trip Back
IRISH EXPRESS PLUS
BRUNCH + BUS + DRINKS
-
Ticket Includes:
-
Roundtrip Transportation from Chicago to Notre Dame
-
Pickup/Drop-Off in Downtown Chicago
-
Brunch with a Pint of beer or Beermosa
-
Luxury Motorcoach with Bathroom
-
Full Bar Service with Bartender Both Ways- Beer, Seltzers, Whiskey, Vodka, Rum. Gin. Soft Drinks
-
Snack Provided for Trip Back
IRISH EXPRESS
BUS ONLY
-
Ticket Includes:
-
Roundtrip Transportation from Chicago to Notre Dame
-
Pickup/Drop-Off in Downtown Chicago
-
Luxury Motorcoach with Bathroom
-
Snack Provided for Trip Back
-
No Outside Beverages allowed on the bus
Purchase Tailgate Only Tickets Here
10/18/25
7:30PM KICKOFF
IRISH EXPRESS PLATINUM
BRUNCH + BUS + DRINKS + TAILGATE
-
Ticket Includes:
-
Roundtrip Transportation from Chicago to Notre Dame
-
Pickup/Drop-Off in Downtown Chicago
-
Brunch with a Pint of beer or Beermosa
-
Luxury Motorcoach with Bathroom
-
Full Bar Service with Bartender Both Ways- Beer, Seltzers, Whiskey, Vodka, Rum. Gin. Soft Drinks
-
3+ Hour Tailgate Party in South Bend with Music. TV's, Games, and More
-
Snack Provided for Trip Back
IRISH EXPRESS PLUS
BRUNCH + BUS + DRINKS
-
Ticket Includes:
-
Roundtrip Transportation from Chicago to Notre Dame
-
Pickup/Drop-Off in Downtown Chicago
-
Brunch with a Pint of beer or Beermosa
-
Luxury Motorcoach with Bathroom
-
Full Bar Service with Bartender Both Ways- Beer, Seltzers, Whiskey, Vodka, Rum. Gin. Soft Drinks
-
Snack Provided for Trip Back
IRISH EXPRESS
BUS ONLY
-
Ticket Includes:
-
Roundtrip Transportation from Chicago to Notre Dame
-
Pickup/Drop-Off in Downtown Chicago
-
Luxury Motorcoach with Bathroom
-
Snack Provided for Trip Back
-
No Outside Beverages allowed on the bus
Purchase Tailgate Only Tickets Here
11/08/25
7:30PM KICKOFF
IRISH EXPRESS PLATINUM
BRUNCH + BUS + DRINKS + TAILGATE
-
Ticket Includes:
-
Roundtrip Transportation from Chicago to Notre Dame
-
Pickup/Drop-Off in Downtown Chicago
-
Brunch with a Pint of beer or Beermosa
-
Luxury Motorcoach with Bathroom
-
Full Bar Service with Bartender Both Ways- Beer, Seltzers, Whiskey, Vodka, Rum. Gin. Soft Drinks
-
3+ Hour Tailgate Party in South Bend with Music. TV's, Games, and More
-
Snack Provided for Trip Back
IRISH EXPRESS PLUS
BRUNCH + BUS + DRINKS
-
Ticket Includes:
-
Roundtrip Transportation from Chicago to Notre Dame
-
Pickup/Drop-Off in Downtown Chicago
-
Brunch with a Pint of beer or Beermosa
-
Luxury Motorcoach with Bathroom
-
Full Bar Service with Bartender Both Ways- Beer, Seltzers, Whiskey, Vodka, Rum. Gin. Soft Drinks
-
Snack Provided for Trip Back
IRISH EXPRESS
BUS ONLY
-
Ticket Includes:
-
Roundtrip Transportation from Chicago to Notre Dame
-
Pickup/Drop-Off in Downtown Chicago
-
Luxury Motorcoach with Bathroom
-
Snack Provided for Trip Back
-
No Outside Beverages allowed on the bus
Purchase Tailgate Only Tickets Here
11/22/25
3:30PM KICKOFF
IRISH EXPRESS PLATINUM
BRUNCH + BUS + DRINKS + TAILGATE
-
Ticket Includes:
-
Roundtrip Transportation from Chicago to Notre Dame
-
Pickup/Drop-Off in Downtown Chicago
-
Brunch with a Pint of beer or Beermosa
-
Luxury Motorcoach with Bathroom
-
Full Bar Service with Bartender Both Ways- Beer, Seltzers, Whiskey, Vodka, Rum. Gin. Soft Drinks
-
3+ Hour Tailgate Party in South Bend with Music. TV's, Games, and More
-
Snack Provided for Trip Back
IRISH EXPRESS PLUS
BRUNCH + BUS + DRINKS
-
Ticket Includes:
-
Roundtrip Transportation from Chicago to Notre Dame
-
Pickup/Drop-Off in Downtown Chicago
-
Brunch with a Pint of beer or Beermosa
-
Luxury Motorcoach with Bathroom
-
Full Bar Service with Bartender Both Ways- Beer, Seltzers, Whiskey, Vodka, Rum. Gin. Soft Drinks
-
Snack Provided for Trip Back
IRISH EXPRESS
BUS ONLY
-
Ticket Includes:
-
Roundtrip Transportation from Chicago to Notre Dame
-
Pickup/Drop-Off in Downtown Chicago
-
Luxury Motorcoach with Bathroom
-
Snack Provided for Trip Back
-
No Outside Beverages allowed on the bus
Purchase Tailgate Only Tickets Here
Irish express Bus Layout
Proud to Serve Notre Dame
Irish Express is the Notre Dame transportation service of Gameday Your Way, the University’s Tailgate Service Provider.
Gameday offers everything you need for a stress-free Notre Dame Football experience. We offer turnkey tailgate packages in the stadium lots, upscale packages on the Notre Dame Tailgate Lawn, catering, beverage delivery, equipment rental, parking, tickets, and more.
Whether you need an extra cooler, table & chairs or want to arrange private jet service from the west coast with black car service to your private tailgate setup, we can deliver everything you need.
irish express platinum
Irish Express Platinum Package includes everything you need for an incredible Gameday experience.
- Pre-departure drink and food
- Beverages on bus both ways
- All-inclusive tailgate party across from stadium for three hours before kickoff
- Late-night snack on return trip
Click the video below to view the experience.
Your Stress-Free Game Day
Nothing compares to game day at Notre Dame.
Whether you’re a longtime fan making the annual pilgrimage to the House that Rockne Built or a first-timer planning a bucket-list trip to watch the Fighting Irish in action, the Irish Express is your first class ticket to a stress-free and memorable experience.
Leave the driving to us and start your tailgate the moment you arrive at Guinness Open Gate Brewery. Once on board your coach, enjoy tended bar service en route to South Bend while you mingle with friends old & new.
Book an Irish Express Platinum package for the ultimate game day experience, featuring an all-inclusive tailgate party across from the stadium where you’ll enjoy an unlimited buffet and multiple bars, music, TVs, and tailgate games.
Book your package today and leave the hassles to us!
